The 31st International Architecture and Design Exhibition-Forum ARCH MOSCOW 2026
From May 27 to 30, 2026, Moscow will become the epicenter of architectural and design innovation, hosting the 31st International Architecture and Design Exhibition-Forum, ARCH MOSCOW 2026. This significant event, held annually, brings together leading industry professionals, innovators, developers, and all those passionate about shaping the appearance of modern cities and spaces.
ARCH MOSCOW 2026 promises to be a platform for showcasing the latest trends in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and construction technologies. The exhibition will feature a wide range of solutions—from conceptual projects and urban innovations to exclusive finishing materials and the newest equipment. The forum will include a packed business program comprising conferences, round tables, master classes, and presentations, where key industry issues such as sustainable development, digitalization, and the role of architecture in creating comfortable urban environments will be discussed.
For more information, visit: https://archmoscow.ru/?ysclid=mp8e05fa3e104921902
On May 29, 2026, from 15:30 to 16:30, in Moscow, Gostiny Dvor, at the “Glossary” lecture hall, a session titled “ARCHITECTURE OF IMPRESSIONS: CONNECTING TWO CAPITALS” will take place, organized by the Moscow Urban Center “Gorod” Foundation.
About the session:
The city is not only a place for living and working but also a space of diverse impressions. Parks, public centers, and city festivals combine to make urban environments vibrant and varied. Each city contributes its own traditions of communication, habits, and festival culture to this dynamic environment. During the session, experts from Moscow and Saint Petersburg will discuss how the architecture of impressions differs between the two capitals and how the city’s rhythm influences the style of green landscapes, residential districts, and public spaces.
Experts:
– Olga Cerdantseva, Head of the Competence Center for Creating Comfortable Urban Environments in Saint Petersburg, member of the ARSPMH&C Council, Saint Petersburg.
– Elena Konchakova.
– Lenariya Khasiyatullina, Commercial Director of Neometria.
– Elena Petrovskaya, Professor at the Department of Urban Planning, MArchI.
– Oleg Fyodorov, Associate Professor at the Department of Architectural Design at SPbGASU, board member of SPbSA, Saint Petersburg.
Session moderator:
Aleksei Raskhodchikov, Chairman of the Board of the Moscow Urban Center “Gorod”.
On May 30, 2026, from 12:30 to 13:30, in Moscow, Gostiny Dvor, at the “Glossary” lecture hall, a session titled “CULTURE AND COUNTERCULTURE: YOUTH IN THE BIG CITY” will be held, organized by the Moscow Urban Center “Gorod” Foundation.
About the session:
How do cultural heritage and modern graffiti coexist in a big city? What about spaces for classical music and informal cafes, literary arts, and internet memes? Student groups from Moscow universities will present their vision of the ideal city for youth. Experts —sociologists, architects, designers, and art historians — will discuss what is necessary for harmonious coexistence of culture and youth subcultures within the urban environment.
Experts:
– Aleksei Raskhodchikov, sociologist, chairman of the board of the Moscow Urban Center “Gorod”.
– Aleksei Baranov, head of the Design School at Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University).
– Aleksei Smirnov, director and founder of InnovaTransport, expert on shared mobility regulation at the Russian Ministry of Transport.
– Nigar Mirzoyeva, expert on the interdisciplinary platform “Materia”.
– Student groups from the Financial University under the Government of Russia, RUDN University, the Presidential Academy (RANEPA), and Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Session moderator:
Andrey Yazykeev, Executive Director of the Moscow Urban Center “Gorod”, Kaliningrad
